so im trying to order some stuff from frozen cpu and sidewinder and sipping is a minimum ofr 60 bucks. also frozen cpu say ups shiiping charges up to 75% of the goods in additional boarder jumping fees...

can someone with some experience please tell me how to do this without raping my wallet.

I buy tons online from the US. UPS fees usually winds up to be a minimum of 10% of the merchandise value. That's on top of the shipping cost. USPS is usually free, but there can be some duties depending where the items originated (some NAFTA deal).

Always use USPS, if your buying from Gary @ Sidewinder send him an email right after placing your order and ask him to put a lesser value on your order, he's very good about that sort of thing. I refuse to order from FrozenCPU because they overcharge on the shipping and frankly I don't think they care about their Canadian customers, having said that, I do on occasion drive down with my wife for a weekend and stop off to pick up a pile of stuff. I also no longer order from P-PC's unless I absolutely have too due to the fact they no longer take Can. credit card orders, paypal only which ends up costing a double shot if you use your credit card through paypal, you pay the paypal exchange fee and reg. fees, credit card exchange rate, it's just not worth it imo.